Grandma Moses The Artist Behind the Myth Jane Kallir Hardcover Folk Art 1989 DJ

by Myth Jane Kallir

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Discover the woman behind the legendary American folk art. This beautiful hardcover edition of Grandma Moses: The Artist Behind the Myth by Jane Kallir offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of Anna Mary Robertson Moses. Published by Wellfleet Press, this volume explores how a self-taught farm woman became a national icon of American art at the age of 80. Highlights of this volume: 80 Illustrations: Includes a curated selection of her most famous works. 33 Full-Color Plates: High-fidelity reproductions of her vibrant landscapes (such as The Checkered House). In-depth Biography: Jane Kallir (granddaughter of the man who first discovered Moses) provides an authoritative and intimate look at the artist's creative process and rise to fame. Americana Appeal: A perfect addition for collectors of folk art, 19th-century history, or mid-century American culture. Condition: Book: Excellent condition. The binding is tight, and the pages are clean, crisp, and free of writing or highlighting. Dust Jacket: Very Good. Shows some light shelf wear and minor bumping at the top of the spine (see photos for detail), but remains bright and presentable in a protective state. Smoke-free home. Grandma Moses, Jane Kallir, Folk Art, American Primitive Art, Wellfleet Press, Random House Value Publishing, Outlet Book Company, Americana, Landscape Painting, Art Biography, 1-55521-469-X, Vintage Art Book.

• Publisher: Wellfleet Press (Random House Value Publishing / Outlet Book Co.)
• Year: 1989
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 155521469X
• Condition: Very Good

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